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1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane

Stanislaus Regional Water Authority

1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane is an industrial chemical which has been used as a metal degreaser, and in paint, paint removers, mothballs and pesticides. It damages the liver and nervous system, and may cause cancer.

 

8

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND10ND
2019ND20ND
2020ND20ND
2021ND20ND
2022ND10ND
2023N/A00N/A

ppb = parts per billion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 0.1 ppb

The EWG Health Guideline of 0.1 ppb for 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against cancer.

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2018-09-12CA5010043_001_001-201809120915ND
2019-03-14CA5010043_001_001-201903140900ND
2019-09-19CA5010043_001_001-201909191030ND
2020-04-16CA5010043_001_001-202004160830ND
2020-09-17CA5010043_001_001-202009170900ND
2021-03-18CA5010043_001_001-202103180820ND
2021-09-16CA5010043_001_001-202109160830ND
2022-04-11CA5010043_001_001-202204110930ND